Leica M11 Monochrome vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets take a closer look at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The M11 Monochrome was brought out 11 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the M11 Monochrome grades against the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the GXR Mount A12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and GXR Mount A12 is 76 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show more detail having its extra 48MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome provides a benefit in sensor innovation.